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Musicians from around the world are coming to New York’s parks to perform. Rock, folk, jazz, hip hop, classical, world—no matter what your style is, there’s a performance for you.
Free Summer Concerts Events
Monday, June 24, 2019
Piano in Bryant Park: Joel Forrester
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan 
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
New York's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform weekdays in Bryant Park. This week's performer is Joel Forrester, Boogie-Woogie, Trance, and Stride.
Free!
Japanese Breakfast/ Hatchie / House of Nod (DJ)
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
A household name in the indie rock contingent combining gleaming guitars and haunting electronics joined by a rising dream pop star
Free!
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Piano in Bryant Park: Joel Forrester
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
New York's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform weekdays in Bryant Park. This week's performer is Joel Forrester, Boogie-Woogie, Trance, and Stride.
Free!
61st Annual Washington Square Music Festival
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join the Washington Square Music Festival and Music Director Lutz Rath for their 61st season, celebrating soloists!
Free!
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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Piano in Bryant Park: Joel Forrester
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
New York's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform weekdays in Bryant Park. This week's performer is Joel Forrester, Boogie-Woogie, Trance, and Stride.
Free!
Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show
at Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join us at the Fort Totten Park Parade Grounds for the 5th annual concert and fireworks display!
Free!
Alvvays / The Courtney's / Ellis
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Celebrating Canada Day with two break-out, female fronted pop bands and Juno Award winners
Free!
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Piano in Bryant Park: Joel Forrester
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
New York's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform weekdays in Bryant Park. This week's performer is Joel Forrester, Boogie-Woogie, Trance, and Stride.
Free!
Fireworks & Fun
at Field 80 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Kick off the summer season on the island! Enjoy evening games, crafts, and music before the Astoria Park fireworks display at sundown.
Free!
Kids
Live at the Landing: Joe Knipes Trio
at LIC Landing Events Space (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Jazz Guitarist Joe Knipes performs in the NY Metropolitan area, exploring the jazz tradition, sharing the stage with longtime friends and bandmates.
Free!
Red, White, and Blues
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Celebrate our nation’s freedom at Manhattan’s oldest house while enjoying a selection of red and white wines and world-class blues artists, Vince Ector Blues Trio featuring Michael Hill.
Free!
Duck Down BBQ: Black Moon / Smif n Wessun
at Betsy Head Memorial Playground (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Brownsville boom-bap legends host their annual NYC rap BBQ at home
Free!
Independence Day Celebration + Fireworks
at Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to this highly-anticipated event which will feature a special performance by Queens Symphony Orchestra, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
Free!
Event
Friday, June 28, 2019
Piano in Bryant Park: Joel Forrester
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
New York's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform weekdays in Bryant Park. This week's performer is Joel Forrester, Boogie-Woogie, Trance, and Stride.
Free!
Unplugged
at Pier 3 Greenway Terrace (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Unplugged features intimate acoustic acts curated by Brooklyn Americana Music Series in June and DeGraw Sound in July.
Free!
Latin Night with Orquesta Afinke
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Dance to the sounds of this dynamic Latin band. Orquesta Afinke's repertoire includes salsa, merengue, cumbia, bolero, plena, and Latin jazz.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Freshen Up Musical Hour
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Free!
Sunset on the Hudson
at Hudson River Park's Pier 45
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience summer at its best—with free Friday night concerts set against beautiful sunsets in Hudson River Park. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right.
Free!
Young M.A/ Funk Flex
at Betsy Head Memorial Playground (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brooklyn triple-platinum mega-hit rapper and torch-bearer plays to her home borough with support from legendary NYC DJ
Free!
Saturday, June 29, 2019
New York Music Month Concert Series: Reggae and Caribbean Music
at Stars and Stripes Playground (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of reggae and Caribbean music featuring Therapi Band.
Free!
Event
New York Music Month Concert Series: Disco Music
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of disco music featuring Disco Unlimited.
Free!
Event
Higher Ground Festival 2019
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the best show uptown! This year's HG Premieres Performance will include music, dance, visual art, and spoken word.
Free!
Jonathan McReynolds
at Betsy Head Memorial Playground (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grammy nominated next generation gospel musician with top charting Billboard hits
Free!
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Queens Symphony Orchestra
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Queens Symphony Orchestra returns to Forest Park with a symphonic salute to America.
Free!
Buika / A-WA / Blick Bassy / DJ Tara
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Diverse bill of intersecting cultures led by a Spanish soul-pop singer and Latin Grammy winner, an Israeli hip-hop electro all-sisters group and Cameroonian blues singer
Free!
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at South Beach Gazebo (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
NYC Parks and the City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
¡Arriba! Latin Dance Party with Conjunto Guantánamo
at On the High Line between 15th and 16th Sts. (in The High Line), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Loosen up your hips, grab your friends, and salsa to the rowdy percussions, pounding bass lines, riveting trumpets, and sultry vocals of Conjunto Guantánamo.
Free!
Event
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Independence Day with the Staten Island Philharmonic
at Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Hear the sweet sounds of the Staten Island Philharmonic on the lawn of Clear Comfort followed by viewing citywide fireworks displays from the waterfront.
Free!
Friday, July 5, 2019
Unplugged
at Pier 3 Greenway Terrace (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Unplugged features intimate acoustic acts curated by Brooklyn Americana Music Series in June and DeGraw Sound in July.
Free!
Sunset on the Hudson
at Hudson River Park's Pier 45
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience summer at its best—with free Friday night concerts set against beautiful sunsets in Hudson River Park. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right.
Free!
Mighty Sparrow / CASYM Steel Orchestra
at Springfield Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Calypso King of the World is joined by Brooklyn's champions of the steel drum
Free!
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Accordion in the Garden
at Green Dome, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come stroll in Green Dome garden and be serenaded by French accordion waltzes, gypsy jazz, and even a bit of tango. Accordionist Albert Behar will perform songs from his solo…
Free!
Event
Ralph McDaniels & Friends Soul Jam ft. Blue Magic and DJ Hollywood
at Springfield Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Legendary NYC VJ and director hosts jam with the Philly soul singers and one of hip-hop’s pioneering DJ
Free!
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Bronx Arts Ensemble Concerts
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come out and enjoy a free concert open to the public. The music ranges from smooth jazz to R&B to much more classical pieces.
Free!
Chill on the Hill: The Chris Whittaker Trio
at Roger Morris Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join pianist/composer Chris Whittaker for a summer evening of re-imagined jazz standards and new tunes, fresh off the page.
Free!
Mr Eazi / Efya / Blinky Bill / DJ Mahogany
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
A showcase of Afropop artists representing the modern pop stylings of Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, led by the pioneer of Banku music
Free!
Tabou Combo / Lakou Mizik / DJ Sabine Blaizin
at Springfield Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The sounds of Haiti’s past, present, and future make their way from Port-au-Prince to Queens for a gospel-funk-dance show
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River!
Free!
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Ximena Sariñana/ iLe / Nathy Peluso In Association with LAMC
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Women of the Latin diaspora showcase a diverse range of styles from different corners of the world from pop to dance and neo-soul trap
Free!
Hudson RiverFlicks - Iconic NYC Films: The Warriors
at Hudson River Park's Pier 63
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A gang called The Warriors is framed for killing a powerful gang leader and now must make their way back home to Coney Island while every gang in the city is out to get revenge.
Free!
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This children's series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Free!
Kids
Live at the Landing: Tom Shaner
at LIC Landing Events Space (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Tom Shaner is a critically-acclaimed songwriter, producer, performer, and video director based in New York City. He calls his music “ghost songs, waltzes and rock and roll.”
Free!
Live at the Landing: Tom Shaner
at LIC Landing Events Space (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Live at the Landing is a summer concert series featuring Queens-based musicians from multiple genres. On July 11th we present Tom Shaner, a critically acclaimed songwriter, producer & performer.
Free!
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Jazz at Socrates 2
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy live jazz with renowned saxophonist and flautist T.K. Blue, and featuring Alex Blake (bass), Neil Clarke (percussion), Vince Ector (drums), and Sharp Radway (piano).
Free!
Jazz at Pier 84
at Hudson River Park's Pier 84
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy smooth tunes on the pier! Presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America
Free!
Shirley Alston Reeves
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us as the former lead singer of the Shirelles performs her most famous hits!
Free!
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Friday, July 12, 2019
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Le Vent du Nord
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Carnegie Hall Citywide kicks off its 2019-2020 season with five free concerts that feature outstanding artists in a range of musical genres.
Free!
Unplugged
at Pier 3 Greenway Terrace (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Unplugged features intimate acoustic acts curated by Brooklyn Americana Music Series in June and DeGraw Sound in July.
Free!
A Palo Seco In Association with LAMC
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Modern Flamenco dance company performs their take on the traditional Spanish dance
Free!
Sunset on the Hudson
at Hudson River Park's Pier 45
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience summer at its best—with free Friday night concerts set against beautiful sunsets in Hudson River Park. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right.
Free!
Saturday, July 13, 2019
20th Anniversary Latin GRAMMY's Celebration: Vicente García / ChocQuibTown / Surprise Guests
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
20th Anniversary Latin GRAMMY's Celebration: Vencente García / ChocQuibTown / Surprise Guests In Association with LAMC
Free!
Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop in the Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a community-oriented day of DJs and emceeing, dance performances, art-making, and local legends.
Free!
Kids
Leon Gieco / Kevin Johansen / El Mato / Silvina Moreno / Juan Ingaramo
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
A multigenerational showcase of the sounds of Argentina, led by a folk rock icon featuring rock and electropop
Free!
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Bronx Arts Ensemble Concerts
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come out and enjoy a free concert open to the public. The music ranges from smooth jazz to R&B to much more classical pieces.
Free!
Family Day: Railroad Earth / Ranky Tanky
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Bluegrass-tinged jam band leads our annual Family Day celebration joined by funky and joyful Gullah-inspired group
Free!
Avery*Sunshine / DJ P.U.D.G.E
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Billboard chart-topping vocal talent brings audience together through her soulful, jazzy, optimistic songs of praise and worship
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River!
Free!
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Merce Cunningham: SummerCool feat Stephen Petronio Company/ Melissa Toogood / Calvin Royal III / A-Y/dancers In Association with the Cunningham Centennial Celebratio
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Centennial celebration of the groundbreaking choreographer's life and legacy
Free!
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This children's series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Free!
Kids
Lisa Lisa / Cover Girls / DJ Lucy Euclid / Vinnie Medugno (host)
at Cpl. Thompson Park (in CPL. Thompson Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Latina freestyle disco queen takes it back for a retro electro dance party
Free!
Milagro - The Spirit of Santana
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Relive the sounds of Woodstock with this Santana tribute of unparalleled authenticity!
Free!
Friday, July 19, 2019
Summer Sounds @ OSH: Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
This five-piece band visits Old Stone House for a free outdoor concert with their mix of jazz, blues, and western swing.
Free!
Unplugged
at Pier 3 Greenway Terrace (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Unplugged features intimate acoustic acts curated by Brooklyn Americana Music Series in June and DeGraw Sound in July.
Free!
Salsa Warriors
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
The Salsa Warriors invite you to a fun night of traditional and new music featuring a live band performance and nonstop dancing.
Free!
Sunset on the Hudson
at Hudson River Park's Pier 45
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience summer at its best—with free Friday night concerts set against beautiful sunsets in Hudson River Park. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right.
Free!
Jody Watley / Mobile Mondays! / Princess Lockerooo / DJ Joey Carvello
at Cpl. Thompson Park (in CPL. Thompson Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
R&B “Looking for a New Love” club music hitmaker and Grammy winner is joined by a crew of vinyl party leaders
Free!
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Taikoza Drummers
at The Crotona Park Amphitheater (in Crotona Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for a special concert featuring Taikoza. They have created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Free!
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Bronx Arts Ensemble Concerts
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come out and enjoy a free concert open to the public. The music ranges from smooth jazz to R&B to much more classical pieces.
Free!
Force MDs and U.M.C's with Red Alert / DJ Xcel & DJ Thrilla Hosted by Tariq
at Cpl. Thompson Park (in CPL. Thompson Park), Staten Island
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Staten Island hip-hop heroes play a hometown show with a founding father of NYC hip-hop
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River!
Free!
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This children's series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Free!
Kids
Grand Wizzard Theodore & Uptown Vinyl Supreme w/ Dj Perly, The B.O.O.M. (Bronx Organic Orchestra Melinated), and The Boogie Down All-Stars
at Soundview Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
All-Bronx lineup of DJs, MCs and live musicians showing hip-hop's past and present to a hometown crowd
Free!
Mamma Mia! Presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
This popular musical will have you dancing in the aisle to ABBA's greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Money, Money, Money, and of course Mamma Mia!
Free!
Friday, July 26, 2019
Unplugged
at Pier 3 Greenway Terrace (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Unplugged features intimate acoustic acts curated by Brooklyn Americana Music Series in June and DeGraw Sound in July.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Freshen Up Musical Hour
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Free!
Sunset on the Hudson
at Hudson River Park's Pier 45
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience summer at its best—with free Friday night concerts set against beautiful sunsets in Hudson River Park. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right.
Free!
Lalo Rodriguez / Los Hermanos Moreno / DJ Lucho
at Soundview Park, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Salsa protege and chart topping singer is joined by the aggressive salsa style of the Moreno brothers for a fiesta in the Bronx
Free!
Fela! The Concert
at Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island, Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Concert celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Broadway opening of the Tony Award-winning musical based on the life and music of Fela Kuti
Free!
Saturday, July 27, 2019
11th Annual Stan Michels Memorial Jazz Concert
at Stan Michels Promenade (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy live jazz by local impresario Marjorie Eliot and her ensemble underneath the majestic elms on the promenade, alongside the beautiful Heather Garden and overlooking the Hudson River.
Free!
Alceu Valença / Cordel do Fogo Encantado / LaBaq / DJ Grace Kelly
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
In Association with Brasil Summerfest A showcase of Brazilian music from across the spectrum highlighting the unequivocal cultural richness of the country’s Northeast. From the…
Free!
Slick Rick /DJ Chuck Chillout
at Soundview Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Bronxite Rick The Ruler teaches The Art of Storytelling with the DJ that helped break him in his hometown borough
Free!
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York’s Guelaguetza Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in one of the most vivid expressions of Mexican culture as the 7th annual Guelaguetza Festival New York City returns to Socrates Sculpture Park!
Free!
Event
Bronx Arts Ensemble Concerts
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come out and enjoy a free concert open to the public. The music ranges from smooth jazz to R&B to much more classical pieces.
Free!
Magic System / Smarty / Selma Uamusse / DJ Birane
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
High-energy, chart topping Afropop quartet perform their own Ivorian zouglou style for a vibrant dance party
Free!
The Tedsmooth Oldschool Jam: Freestyle Edition with Cynthia, Lisette Melendez, George Lamond / DJs Eddie B Swift, G-Bo The Pro, Breakbeat Lou & Tedsmooth/ Hosted by Master Z
at Soundview Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Throwback jam with a Latin Freestyle theme organized by East Harlem's Remix King
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River!
Free!
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Youth Matinee: FELA!
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The cast of the Broadway musical touring production presents a matinee program focused on engaging young people in the arts
Free!
Kids
FELA! The Concert
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Concert celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Broadway opening of the Tony Award-winning musical based on the life and music of Fela Kuti
Free!
Ray De La Paz / Edgar Joel and Anthony Colon / DJ Kamala
at Crotona Park, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Pair of Puerto Rican salseros and Grammy winners bring the island's romance and swing to Crotona Park
Free!
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This children's series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Free!
Kids
Samini / Efya
at Crotona Park, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Two of Ghana's brightest stars showcase an African take on dancehall and R&B
Free!
Disco 54 Show
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Put your boogie shoes on and go back to the Disco Dance era of the '70s!
Free!
Friday, August 2, 2019
Garifuna Collective/ Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater
at Crotona Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Celebration of Afro-Amerindian culture with Garifuna music and dance
Free!
Sunset on the Hudson
at Hudson River Park's Pier 45
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience summer at its best—with free Friday night concerts set against beautiful sunsets in Hudson River Park. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right.
Free!
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Renegade Performance Group
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
There are two performances at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Renegade Performance Group (RPG) debuts a new site-specific performance expounding on black futuring actions, such as migration, ancestral calling, self transformation, and reclaiming cultural residue.
Free!
Kids
Taiwanese Waves: One Fang / Tizzy Bac / A Bao / 9m88
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
A showcase of the best women in contemporary Taiwanese music, from ballads to indie rock and indigenous sounds
Free!
EPMD 30th Anniversary "Unfinished Business" / Funk Flex B-Day Celebration
at Crotona Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Celebrating New York duo's boom-bap style legendary album and hip-hop mainstay DJ Flex’s birthday
Free!
The 70s Soul Jam: The Stylistics, The Manhattans, and Harold Melvin's Blue Notes
at Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Revue of three of the defining R&B hit-making groups and chart-toppers
Free!
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Corinne Bailey Rae / Jose James / DJ Natasha Diggs from Soul in the Horn
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Multiple Grammy winner and jazz songstress spreads her soul wings with a cross-generational modern jazz singer
Free!
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Salsa Warriors
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
The Salsa Warriors invite you to a fun night of traditional and new music featuring a live band performance and nonstop dancing.
Free!
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Jazz at Socrates
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
One of jazz’s living legends, pianist/composer Bertha Hope has toured globally with artists like Nat Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, and Eddie Henderson, while being a respected educator and bandleader.
Free!
Jazz at Pier 84
at Hudson River Park's Pier 84
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy smooth tunes on the pier! Presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America
Free!
Crumb/ Phony Ppl / Purr In Association with DoNYC
at East River Park (in John V. Lindsay East River Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYC transplant & rising psych jazz rockers are joined by NYC natives who make funky hip-hop and bedroom pop
Free!
Captain Fantastic - Elton John Tribute
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience the ultimate musical tribute to one of the world’s greatest and highly-respected musicians and performers of our time…Sir Elton John!
Free!
Friday, August 9, 2019
Sunset on the Hudson
at Hudson River Park's Pier 45
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience summer at its best—with free Friday night concerts set against beautiful sunsets in Hudson River Park. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right.
Free!
Elisa Monte Dance
at East River Park (in John V. Lindsay East River Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Acclaimed NYC modern dance company performs renowned works by its namesake founder
Free!
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Renegade Performance Group
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
There are two performances at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Renegade Performance Group (RPG) debuts a new site-specific performance expounding on black futuring actions, such as migration, ancestral calling, self transformation, and reclaiming cultural residue.
Free!
Kids
VP Records 40th Anniversary Celebration: Elephant Man / Junior Reid / Estelle / Raging Fyah
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The world’s largest reggae label celebrates its 40th anniversary with some of its brightest stars
Free!
Mountain Goats
at East River Park (in John V. Lindsay East River Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Lo-fi legend brings their indie-folk sound into his new Dungeons & Dragons-inspired rock opera
Free!
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Eddie Palmieri / Baby Power / DJ Lucho / DJ Eddie Batiz
at East River Park (in John V. Lindsay East River Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grammy-winning salsero and Bronx music legend brings his Puerto Rico salsa-jazz sound back to New York
Free!
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
OMAR / Nakhane / DJ Wildcat
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Father of neo-soul is joined by a South African life affirming pop/R&B singer-songwriter
Free!
Hudson RiverFlicks - Iconic NYC Films: The Last Dragon
at Hudson River Park's Pier 63
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery.
Free!
Thursday, August 15, 2019
The Clark Center 60th Anniversary Tribute: George Faison Universal Dance Experience / 5Plus / Dyane Harvey-Salaam / Juel D. Lane / Amy Hall Garner Dances / HSA Dance Ensemble In Association with El Barrio ArtSpace
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Anniversary celebration and tribute to the famed dance center featuring a showcase of established and emerging artists
Free!
KISS ARMY - KISS Tribute Show
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Relive the days of Gene, Peter, Paul, and Ace with the international KISS tribute phenomenon KISS ARMY.
Free!
Friday, August 16, 2019
Sunset on the Hudson
at Hudson River Park's Pier 45
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience summer at its best—with free Friday night concerts set against beautiful sunsets in Hudson River Park. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right.
Free!
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Black Woodstock 50th Anniversary: Igmar Thomas / Talib Kweli / Keyon Harrold & Special Guests In association with Moon31 / Future Sounds
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Hip-hop and jazz luminaries celebrate the 50th Year Anniversary of the Harlem Cultural Festival
Free!
Sunday, August 18, 2019
La Sonora Poncena / Jose "El Canario" Alberto / DJ Lucho
at Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
New York’s longest running salsa band from Puerto Rico is joined by Dominican salsa vocalist
Free!
The Wailers' Julian Junior Marvin / DJ Queen Majesty In Association with DoNYC
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Reggae icon Bob Marley's lead guitarist heads his former band with support from a local NYC reggae DJ
Free!
Selena for Sanctuary: Kali Uchis / Cuco/ Ambar Lucid / DJ Svani /Santuario House Band (with Music Direction by Adrian Quesada)
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Selena-themed concert supporting immigrants and celebrating community through music from a lineup of Latin artists
Free!
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Carnival of the Animals (Work-in-Progress excerpt) with Wendy Whelan and Marc Bamuthi Joseph/ Film - Restless Creature: Wendy Whelan
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Internationally renowned ballerina performs an excerpt of a new work-in-progress followed by a screening of a documentary highlighting her path to reinvention
Free!
Friday, August 23, 2019
Sunset on the Hudson
at Hudson River Park's Pier 45
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience summer at its best—with free Friday night concerts set against beautiful sunsets in Hudson River Park. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right.
Free!
Harlem 100: Mwenso and the Shakes / Brianna Thomas / Vuyo Sotashe / special guest Fred Wesley / Jazzmobile presents: Winard Harper & Jeli Posse
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Centennial celebration of the Harlem Renaissance, featuring an all-star cast of modern jazz musicians
Free!
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Dee Dee Bridgewater / Ravi Coltrane / Quiana Lynell / Reclamation: Camille Thurman, Nikara Warren and Brandee Younger
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Jazz scion is joined by a cadre of talented female jazz artists women featuring a commissioned piece honoring Charlie Parker
Free!
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Carl Allen's Art Blakey Tribute / George Coleman Trio / Fred Hersch / Lakecia Benjamin
at Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Showcase of modern jazz musicians paying tribute to legendary drummer, joined by a NEA Jazz Master, acclaimed pianist and fierce saxophonist
Free!
La India / Cimafunk / DJ Sonni / DJ Lucho
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Latin Grammy winner and the pioneering princess of salsa plays to a hometown crowd with Cuban chart-topping dance funk artist
Free!
Friday, August 30, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Freshen Up Musical Hour
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Free!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Jazz at Pier 84
at Hudson River Park's Pier 84
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy smooth tunes on the pier! Presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America
Free!
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